Louellar McNear's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Louellar McNear

August 10, 1940 - July 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Louellar McNear's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

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Minor-Morris Funeral Home

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Louellar McNear

August 10, 1940 - July 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

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Louellar McNear Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Louellar McNear (Joliet, Illinois), whose life came to an end on July 12, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Louellar McNear to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie B. C. and Louellar W. Bew; her grandson Cyrus Lonell Bew; her siblings, Willie L. Lewis, Ivory Bew (Earnestine), James "Buddy" Bew and George G. Bew; and her nieces and nephews, Robert "Pic" Lewis, Dennis Scott, Darnell Reed, Karl Reed, Donnie McElrath (Karen), Oscar Lewis, Kenneth Lewis, Mary Louise, Mays and Gloria McElrath.

She is survived by: her grandson Robert Duwayne; her children, Armelda Bew and Robert Duwayne McNear (Sonja); her grandsons, Antonio McNear and Alex McNear; her great grandchildren, Delilah, Antonio and Emma; her godson Jerome Gray (Demetria); her sisters, Armelda Scott, Ora L. McElrath (Coy), Mamie Reed (late Telfair), Lorine Mitchell (Sam), Dorothy Gray (Cornelius), Daisy Herod and Gerry Hamilton (Gloria Brown); and her caregiver Ministries.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minor-Morris Funeral Home



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Thu

July 17

Visitation

Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.
112 Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433

Fri

July 18

Visitation

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
402 Singleton Pl, Joliet, IL 60436

Fri

July 18

Funeral service

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
402 Singleton Pl, Joliet, IL 60436

Fri

July 18

Burial

Elmhurst Cemetery
1212 E Washington St, Joliet, IL 60433

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